Definition von „sump“ auf Englisch

noun

1. A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.

2. The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.

3. A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.

4. (automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.

5. (nautical) The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).

6. (construction) An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.

7. (Scotland) A sudden or heavy fall of rain; a deluge.

verb

1. (intransitive) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.

   • We discovered a new passage, but it sumped after 100 metres.
   • This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall.